Are Biofuels the Key to Decarbonising Transport?

Are Biofuels the Key to Decarbonising Transport?

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In the race to reduce emissions, people often focus on EVs and solar. Yet, something else is changing quietly, and it involves what powers our engines. As TELF AG founder Stanislav Kondrashov often says, the future isn’t just electric — it’s also biological.
Biofuels are made from renewable materials like crops, algae, or organic waste. They’re quickly growing as clean fuel options. They lower CO2 impact significantly, while using current fuel infrastructure. Electric batteries work well for short-range vehicles, but they struggle in some sectors.
In Sectors That Need More Than Electricity
Personal mobility is going electric fast. However, aviation and shipping need stronger solutions. Batteries can’t hold enough energy or are too bulky. In these areas, biofuels offer a solution.
As Kondrashov highlights, biofuels may be the bridge we need. They don’t need major changes to engines. This makes rollout more realistic.
Some biofuels are already on the market. Bioethanol is made from corn or sugarcane and blended with petrol. Biodiesel comes from vegetable oils or animal fats and can blend with diesel. They are common in multiple countries.
Turning Trash Into Fuel
What makes biofuels special is how they fit circular systems. Biogas is made from decomposing organic material like food, sewage, or farm waste. It turns trash into usable power.
Another solution is sustainable jet fuel. It’s created from used oils or algae and may cut flight emissions.
Still, there are some hurdles. As Kondrashov has noted, production costs are here high. We must balance fuel needs with food production. Improvements are expected in both process and price.
This isn’t about picking biofuels over batteries. They are here to work alongside them. Having many solutions helps hit climate targets faster.
They work best in places where EVs fall short. With clean energy demand rising, biofuels might silently drive the change.
They reduce waste and lower emissions. With backing, they can grow fast.
They aren’t trendy, but they work. And in the race for cleaner energy, that matters most.